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JPS Celebrates Businesses, Adopters, and other Community Partners at Highlight Awards Ceremony

June 5, 2024
 
Jackson Public Schools' Office of Partners in Education celebrated its school adopters at the 2023-2024 Highlight Awards Ceremony inside the Jackson Convention Complex on Thursday, May 23, 2024.
 
Themed, "Together We Grow: Strong Roots, Changing Seasons," school adopters and other community partners attended and received words of gratitude and accolades recognizing their continued commitment to Jackson Public Schools.
Thea Faulkner, Director of Partners in Education, said the sacrifices of others have made a huge impact on JPS. She stated, “There’s an African proverb that teaches us, ‘If you want to go fast, go alone; but if you want to go far, go together.’ We are so thankful for the resilience, endurance, and victories that we have experienced collectively. Let’s celebrate!”
 
Superintendent, Dr. Errick Greene expressed his gratitude for everyone's work inside Jackson Public Schools. 
 
"Your support has been a key factor in our success and instrumental in fostering an environment where our scholars can thrive," Greene said. "Your involvement has not only strengthened the bonds between our schools and the community, but also enhanced the educational experience of our scholars."
 
Award recipients: 

25 Years

Highlight Awards

Lanier High School National Alumni Association and Lanier High School

20 Years

Highlight Awards

Key Elementary and U.S. Silica

15 Years

Highlight Awards

Johnson Elementary and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Beta Alpha Chapter Jackson

10 Years

Highlight Awards

Blackburn Middle School and Bank Plus

Highlight Awards

Clausell Elementary and Greater Mount Bethel Church

Highlight Awards

JPS Career Development Center and Jackson Area Federal Credit Union

Highlight Awards

Green Elementary and New Hope Baptist Church Men's Ministry

Highlight Awards

Dawson Elementary and VFW #9832

5 Years

 Highlight Awards

Wingfield High and The SHE Project

not pictured (Wingfield High and Regions Bank)

Highlight Awards

Wingfield High and Jackson Area Federal Credit Union

Highlight Awards

John Hopkins and The City of Jackson

Highlight Awards

McWillie Elementary and The Hobbs Agency Alfa Insurance

Highlight Awards

Provine High School and Hope Credit Union

Highlight Awards

Shirley Elementary and New Horizon Church

Highlight Awards

Isable Elementary and Mount Nebo Baptist Church

Highlight Awards

Clausell Elementary and Fondren Presbyterian Church

Highlight Awards

McLeod Elementary and Christ United Church

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